adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
Onomatopoeic adverb describing a loud rattling or clattering sound, often with the particle と.
引き出しを開けると、中からガラガラと音がした。
When I opened the drawer, there was a rattling sound from inside.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
Describes a place or container that is largely empty or sparsely occupied, often with a sense of echoing hollowness.
映画館はガラガラだった。
The movie theater was almost empty.
冷蔵庫がガラガラで、何も入っていない。
The fridge is bare; there's nothing in it.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
raspy; gravelly; husky
Describes a rough, hoarse voice, often due to a cold or strain.
風邪で声がガラガラになった。
My voice became raspy because of a cold.
adverb, adverb taking the 'to' particle
gargling
Onomatopoeic adverb for the sound of gargling, often used with うがいをする.
彼は洗面所でガラガラとうがいをした。
He gargled noisily in the bathroom.
noun or participle which takes 'suru', adverb
Describes a person's manner or speech as blunt, unrefined, or lacking delicacy. Can be used as a suru-verb (ガラガラする) or adverbially.
彼はガラガラした性格で、遠慮がない。
He has a rough personality and is unreserved.
noun
baby rattle
A toy that makes a rattling sound for infants.
赤ちゃんにガラガラを渡したら、嬉しそうに振った。
When I handed the baby a rattle, they shook it happily.
noun
A rotating drum used in lotteries or raffles, which makes a rattling sound when turned.
商店街の福引でガラガラを回した。
I spun the lottery wheel at the shopping district raffle.